India is a great singer/song writer! She is so under-rated!

I am 1st again!

SHE IS VERY TALENTED AND SHE IS ALSO VERY UNDERRATED

Man i love me some india.arie… And i dont think she is underrated at all. I think that she likes to keep a low profile, for her success doesnt mean being the most mentioned singer out there.. but she does have some amazing credentials to speak for her.. Grammys, beautiful songs, great writing skills, amazing voice.. She sounds so good singing acapella.. She dont need the music to back her up.. Her latest song about “i am not my hair” man i love that video and the words are so true… GO INDIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She is definately a jewel of the african american community.

I love India. Beautiful dark-skinned sista…

I do not love those rools hanging outta that shirt though. Put that shit up India…

^^^^^ I meant rolls. B4 ya’ll start clowning me…

i LOVE me some india.arie. i’m her unofficial #1 fan. her music is just the greatest. can’t wait for that new album to drop in june.

Love her skills. Beautiful woman, better recognize with her rolls and all

LOVE her! She’s gorgeous.

I could do without the rolls too though.

just a little more jiggle, i ain’t hatin it. she such a sexy little devil, just foine ta me.

i love me some her…she can sing her ass off..at my bestfriends wedding they played that song “ready for love” and everybody in that damn church was crying…that song really touches your heart. I cant wait untill her new cd drops..cause im getting that shit…and fuck it if she got rolls…she aint ashamed of that shit…fuck it!

India is awesome! I like her rolls- she’s reppin “real women” (imperfect yet beautiful)!!!!!!

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^^^^^ I meant rolls. B4 ya’ll start clowning me…

LOL… I hear you cuz ppl quick to point out stuff like that.

But India is so real. Her voice is beautiful.. and that song Ready For Love? Oh Man! I’m sure anybody can relate to that song. It is so touching and true. That was MY song at the begining of my current relationship.

i luv her. her music is always from her heart and her soul. i cant wait for her to put out a new cd.

Looking forward to hearing her beautiful music, and her political thoughts in the process.

I love that her music has a message usually a socially conscience one.

Much Love

When did her mid section get so big?

A few years ago, on a freezing and I do mean FREEZING January night, I went to Radio City to see India.Arie in concert for the first time. I had never seen her before so I wasn’t really expecting too much, but that night was truly a memorable one. This woman is such a beautiful singer and has an incredible show and the crowd was right there with her. As cold as it was outside, it was such warm vibes inside. Her mother came and sang that Amadou Diallou song with her and you know where she gets her talent from …her mother is a fabulous singer as well.
It was definitely a night to remember.

^^^^^

You are so right, she puts on a incrediable show. I’ve had the chance to see her 2X. Her music is better live than on record.

India is tha bomb…… i really really really think she is better than alicia keys

I never saw her in concert but I will someday I love her music and when I said UNDERRATED i meant that a lot of radio stations dont play her music where I live I rarely hear her on the radio plus she doesnt get the credit she deserves she is very talented. (THE GRAMMYS MESSED OVER HER,8 NOMINATIONS AND NOT 1 WIN)

well i think shes great at what she does ……..but that outfit isnt very flattering…but her talent makes up for that ……unlike some artist who look awesome but cant sing damn thing

Because, India is such a talented and REAL PERSON, I will not comment on her choice of attire. I respect her too much to say anything bad. I love HER & HER MUSIC, and I can’t wait for her new album to drop. SHe loves herself & is very honest.

** Please stop knocking everybody…. Because I’m sure most of you aren’t as beautiful or talented as most people that ANGEL LA posts on her site. Yeah, I say my peace, GOOD or BAD, but its a balance. So the word for today is, BALANCE.
Smooches!!!!!!!

I love India to. I will be going to see her in the N.O. But anyway, most of yall are hypocrites.

wow…i think it’s cute that everytime the subject is a not-so-gorgeous person y’all are always EXTRA easy….”sexy little devil”?…PUH-FUCKIN-LEASE….i aint sayin she ugly, but y’all kno if this was someone else u guys would pick at every slight imperfection.

ps: aint nothin wrong with havin “a little more jiggle” (as someone put it), but she really needs to cover that shit up. i rest my case.

I totally agree with Truth and Nikki. Women are really hypocritical when it comes to beauty, and that is the honest truth. So,.. my suggestion is to check that little insecure demon alot of you have inside and to not be so judgemental.

Sorry for saying this late but school is kicking my butt. soooo
HAPPY GOOD FRIDAY!!

@starliciousdee

Why would you compare Alicia to India when Angie Stone, Erykah Badu and a slight Macy Gray are more into that soulful story telling genre? Head rags, dreadlocks and belly rolls.

Alicia has such a strong classical influence, I would lump her along side Stevie, Lauryn Hill and John Legend! Just the way I see it!

Big Love!

@nikki do she have a concert in New Orleans and when is it if you know? I would love to see her live everytime I hear “READY FOR LOVE” I just wanna break down i love that song

Yeah I love me some India Arie. I deserves to have much larger success then she’s got now!:-)

I love India, she is so positive and I can’t wait to buy her new cd….
Not to mention old topics but just coming off the Christina vs Beyonce thread, it just occurred to me…I’ve never bought a Dchild, Beyonce or Christina cd, but I did purchase India Arie’s and I will definetly copp this one. Go INDIA! Now that is a talented soulful singer/songer writer/performer who remains true to the music and not the image.

Chica I’m sorry not NO but MO on 07/15/2006 08:00 PM - Living On The Levee
, St. Louis, MO -

You can get her schedule on her myspace page.

@Georgia Peach noone was really talking bout her stomach but thanks fi bringing it up not. i mean that is the reason mad boys/girls hav eating disorders. does it really matter if she has a little belly fat? erbody dus jus b/c of that i will do an extra 50 sit-ups for u tonite lol

I

Black french Love u india you are real!!
On t aime

Black french Love u india you are real!!
On t aime

Love her…India Arie is whatsup…keep doing your thing!

@ meatloaf

i remeber when her and alicia keys were up for a bunch of grammy’s and india was snubbed……

i luv india.arie because she has one thing some of these other singers lack and that is originality! she is a great singer and songwriter and i luv the fact that she wont change to try to fit in with the “white america” mold -perming her hair and dressed all skankalicious!

You guys that have something to say about her looks are not mature or evolved enough to truly understand her music. This is the woman who constantly talks about negative stereotypes and you just proved her point. I am more a fan of her than ever before it shows even more how necessary her music is. Buy her CDs and please get a clue.

Her song, “I Am Not My Hair” featuring Akon is TIGHT!. I love that song.

the fact she can play a guitar makes her more talented than 90% of female performers in “popular culture”. if she can sing shes well over the 95% mark.

damn this f’ckin website is full of haters. damn its a shame.broke ass people hatin on a woman’s roll on her stomach. give me a break.

why yall so quick to bust on a jay z or a 50 cent bout being the ugliest blackest nigga on the planet…yet show this ape love?

cause shes a woman or cause she plays a wooden guitar and walks around wtih crab shells in her hair?

anywayyzzz

lmao…i feel horrible for laughin…she aint the prettiest but u dint have to call her an ape.

yomama…for the record, i wasnt hatin on her…and i am FAR from broke…

I love India to death, and I will admit that when I saw the pic I noticed her belly, but that ain’t got nothing to do with talent! India could be big as a house and that wouldnt have anything to do with the fact that the girl is BLESSED with more talent in her little finger than most of the people who talk shit about her.
Recognize TALENT!

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@ meatloaf

i remeber when her and alicia keys were up for a bunch of grammy’s and india was snubbed……
^^^^^^

I’m glad I wasn’t the only one who thought that. Now days you need pimp garbage like three six mafia to win the gold. Its sad that the real music has gone away. Now don’t get me wrong some of 2pac’s music had a positive message to it. But now there’s nothin but sex and hoes that only mentioned in music. There is no great or even slightly okay love songs or just real instrument players out there anymore. I feel real sorry for this generation’s sound. There’s nowhere really for them to have fun at except the club; it just not the same anymore don’t you agree?

Im glad there’s music artist like India Arie who speak from their heart still and decided to take the positive path; she’s not all about he bling but more of making other people more aware. I hope to see more of her in the future. Did anyone see her special where she was in Kenya trying to help those poor people? We need a WHOLE LOT more good souls like her. One Love Idia Aria

love ya site but
with you updating this website all the time do u ever have time to do anything off the computer?

Sangano its a double standard. They trying to act all deep and cultured and shit. Its only okay to bust on light skin women, but saying something about a dark skin sista is only reversed for the most crass of haters..the rest want to appear like they above it.

India is under rated because she doesn’t strip for the camera.
Well that and the fact the she’s dark skin. We all know the media loves the light, bright and damn there white!
If she would lose some articles of clothing like Beyonce then she’d sell more records.

I guess that’s what I like about India she’s not willing to compromise herself for money. She’s a real artist.

India ain’t that ugly, I seen worse.

@ meatloaf..

i absolutely agree. The stuff that comes on the radio now is….. i’m sorry to say….. is wack. no meaning, just crap with beats. And 36Mafia, don’t even get me started…lol. anyways, I love India lyrics, she should come out with a book of poetry. Every other artist has….

BTW, i love this site!!!!

Love her. Belly roll, jelly roll, sea shells, cow bells and all. I don’t care what she wears or looks like. Just keep putting out music, so I can have something good to sing along with while rocking from side to side.

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why yall so quick to bust on a jay z or a 50 cent bout being the ugliest blackest nigga on the planet…yet show this ape love?

cause shes a woman or cause she plays a wooden guitar and walks around wtih crab shells in her hair?

anywayyzzz

Hate is hate and I am of the firm belief that if you don’t have anything positive and uplifting to say than keep it to yourself. If you don’t fine India attractive you are entitled to your taste and preference but my question is why does it have to be laced with such venom? You say she looks like an Ape? It makes me wonder why you pumpin so much anger. It’s cool to have an opinion and all but when you get so emotinal about it there is something much deeper than that. Look in the mirror and try to figure out what is wrong with YOU. Why do YOU feel the need to call this woman anything other that what she is. As far as the double standard goes I am of the belief that right is right and wrong. I do not personally attack anyone. If you like the music or her that is your parogative but it is unecessary to attack people and I say that whether it is India, Beyone, JayZ, 50 or anyone else. I wonder if the story of your life was spread across the screen would it be so imperfect. It is so easy to hide behind your computer screen and throw judgement at everyone isn’t it. Does it make you feel cool to call her or anyone else names?

And as far as you questioning why we show her love it is b/c her talent deserves. she speaks about the uplifting of the black race and for that she deserves our praise. Why are you so shallow to not see beyond the looks and look at the message. Hers is quite substantial and maybe if you took the time out to listen then you would actually respect yourself enough to respect this black Queen. I truly feel sorry for any woman in your life. Please wakke up before you bring a daughter into this world who hates herself as much as her father hates her b/c India is every woman and you obviously hate women even if you may be one yourself.

I cram to understand why some folks are so down on natural negroid hair, but continue to breed nappy. If I despised kinky hair that much, there is no way I would breed with a nappy headed person. Thank you, Miss (India.Arie) Simpson (as well as others) for keeping the natural look alive in popular culture, along with great music.

I love and respect India Arie because she is reppin’ for the brown skinned sistas. She has not compommised her self to sell CDs. keep doin’ what you do India and keep your clothes on. I got rolls too, so what? Real women aren’t perfect. I loved her first CD!

y’all keep talkin bout her “keepin her clothes on”….uf she did keep her clotheson, we wont be able to se those nasty as rolls…i mean wtf

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y’all keep talkin bout her “keepin her clothes on”….uf she did keep her clotheson, we wont be able to se those nasty as rolls…i mean wtf

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What are you like 15 years old?

I like her clothes. They are mostly always beautiful creations designed by her mother.. I remember @ the grammys, all the VJ’s were asking India.Arie if she thought Tina Knowles Had her mom on the clothe thing.. And India’s Mom was like Tina Got sum skill but she aint got nothin on me baby.. That was really funny. How good it is to see two black mothers in the Game creating beautiful fashions for their daughters.

And i dont think india is ugly.. She may not have the oversexed, overhyped, looks that most people equate to beauty. But i do believe when everyone is stripped of their 10 coats of paint India can hold her own.

And if you saw her “I Am Not My Hair” Video you know the girl got a banging body.. cuz she doin the damn thing.

i luv india…nuff said…let tha girl b…
not everyone has to hav a flat stomach and rock hard abs people…

atleast u can tell her momma feed her…

I agree that black people HOLD DOUBLE STANDARDS…If you look like a slave than youre cool, but if you look like a model then we got to find every little imperfection we can think of. JUST LOOK AT THE OTHER POSTS…On beyounce posts, more women are talking about her looks or clothes instead of how talented she is as a singer….if she wasnt a talented singer, do you think she would sell records?? NO. you guys lack a logical arguement.

India Arie needs to first change her first name cause she is not representing India in any shape or form. Indian women are far more attractive than her and do not share any of her features. She should be renamed “Africa Arie”. Secondly, she may be talented but because she isnt attractive women on this post do not feel THREATENED like they do with beautiful blk women. If India was beautiful like Beyounce or KELLY than you bitches would try to find every little imperfection on them…..But you cant with India cuz her ENTIRE physical form is imperfect all together.

SHe has bad acne and bumpy skin
She has the nose width of a gorilla. (not joking)
She has the nastiest looking hair possible.
She has the ugliest teeth I have eva seen.
SHe has no eyelashes and eyebrows.
SHe has squinty eyes.
SHe basically looks like a younger WHoopi Goldberg
CAN WE SAY ” BUTTAFACE?”

Again, she might have talent but so do Beyounce, Mia, and ALicia Keys…But if you look at the comments under their topic, all you see are women trying to find flaws….

She is great, i love india have all her albulms. Dont mind the rolls, it’s real. Thats how real people look!!!!

Beyonce looks O.K. Look around you and you’ll see women looking just as good and/or better. Kelly is straight up average Jane. Folks give Kelly a pass because 1) they see her all the time and 2)she is famous & earns lots of money, and 2)seems like a nice person (as opposed to a tramp or a diva). Michelle is a hag, enough about her. Whatever. Later for anybody else, this is about India.Arie. I can’t be sure but I don’t believe India is her birth/given first name. I could be wrong and don’t really care. She can call herself what she wants, as long as she puts out good music it’s alright with me, and obviously I’m not alone.

I like India’s style of music and her messages. It’s not about looks. The day before Easter, I must say that we are all God’s children and each have our flaws. I have had friends or people that I have admired who weren’t beautiful, according to society, but I loved them and they were beautiful because their inside beauty shined through. Yeah, I’m on my soapbox and younger folks may not appreciate that. But one day you will wake up and realize that you want to be more than your looks and want to be God’s child inside and out. Oh yeah, “I am not my hair” is the jam. I’m feeling that for real.

So Tulip, if you look half white you are a beautiful model, and if you have black features you are ugly and look like a slave?

Fuck Off Tuilip your vision is flawed.

I hope you are a white person, cause if you are black, your self-image is fucked up.

If you can have your opinion, I can have mine.

And btw, Dumbass, butta face means: fine body with ugly face,ie. everything is fine but-her-face.
India got rolls, so get yo vernacular together or folks lible to think you’re stupid, oh damn….too late

Tulip. You are so funny. Ignorance is seldom funny but you have taken it to a whole new level. I must agree with you on level. Reading the other posts SOME of the women here were dissin Beyonce and finding everything negative to say about her but showing love to India. If you truly feel what she stands for then we must embrace all of our sisters no matter there shade b/c they represent all of us.

Tulip, you are more than entitled to your oipinion but I must say that you are UGLY. Your insides show it. For you to list every feature on this woman and call it ugly is just plan UGLY. Sad. Sad. Sad.

i’m all for natural hair, permed hair, whatever, every perm aint for the fall and every dread aint down for the cause

That’ich….Damn bitch, you sound offended like I was talking about you. Why dont you post a pic cause If Im not wrong you probably not far off in looks from this ugly ass India girl.

Secondly, if you had reading comprehension skills you would realize I sad BEYOUNCE AND KELLY, last time I checked Kelly isnt LIGHT SKINNED or mixed at all. So before you spill your ignorance , make sure you learn to fuckin read. And by the way, can you say India is as attractive as dark skinned blk women such as Kelly, Lauryn Hill, and Naiomi Cambell? HELLLLLLLLLL NOOOOOOOOOO. Ask any guy to compare her to these DARK SKINNED blk women and you will see that she isnt really attractive. IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH COLOR…your comment reflects YOUR insecurity about your color. DID YOU SEE ME SAYING THAT HER SKIN IS UGLY CUZ SHES DARK OR CUX SHE HAS BAD ACNE SPOTS???

You are definitely QUEEN OF DUMBASS…

I dont give a damn what you guys say, you will never see India on anybody’s list of top 101 HOT women in this industry. If anything , She would be in the top 10 in the ugliest musical female artists out there. I cant think of any other woman who is as ugly in the music industry except Missy ELliot and alanis morisette.

Miss OPINIONATED::: there is nothing wrong with speaking the truth. LAst time I checked, Im being a good christian for not lieing….Would you prefer me saying how beautiful she is like these other posters even though it doesnt reflect the reality of the situation??? I think Beyounce is beautiful, I think Kelly is gorgeous, I think NAomi Campbell is stunning, I think Lauryn Hill is blk barbie,……….NOW AM I UGLY cuz I called someone UGLY when they are , or cause my opinion doesnt agree with yours? Seems like you have body insecurities yourself if you got so offended by me stating whats so messed up about this girl yet IVE NEVER SEEN YOU IN ANOTHER POST CONDEMMING ANYONE ELSE WHO CRITISIZES THE ATTRACTIVE ENTERTAINERS….WHy you being such a damn hypocrite??

ANd by the way, the buttaface comment was referring to the girl who said that India had a great body…..I say, her body is not that bad even though she needs to work out but her face should be outlawed.

Opinionated Stated:

“Hate is hate and I am of the firm belief that if you don’t have anything positive and uplifting to say than keep it to yourself.”

Ok, ok so your name is Opinionated yet you claim to temper your own opinions when they aren’t positive or uplifting” yet you offer this about Tulip:

“Tulip, you are more than entitled to your opinion but I must say that you are UGLY.” (nice capitalization for effect)

Mind you this was all prefaced by a hearty:

“I do not personally attack anyone.”

You’ve proven yourself to be a farce, a truly Opinionated bitch that can’t stand when she feels crossed, possibly stemming from adolescent abuse…obviously these comments hit home

Lets move on, in your previous DIATRIBE…obviously this whole discussion has touched a nerve within you…are you an apeish bitch too?… (kinda thinkin’ your are), I mean even you opined that:

“It’s cool to have an opinion and all but when you get so emotional about it there is something much deeper than that. Look in the mirror and try to figure out what is wrong with YOU.”

Sweety you’ve obviously taken this issue to heart; I think there’s more emotional scarring to be undone within you than anyone you’ve come at in this post. Get a grip, calm down and realize that the black loud bitch that has something to say to everyone about anything and everything is you…and that’s not cool. Your obviously more flawed than any of us can imagine…and while its easy for you to pick apart a Beyonce or Christina Milian your temper flares when India Arie is dissed.

Furthermore get your mind rite…are you opinionated, not opinionated or are your opinions the only ones that matter?…More so, if you are opinionated why do others opinions get you so riled up?….your full of shit…you know you’ve looked at 50 and thought “Dam that nagger looks like a Silverback Gorilla!” as many on this site have…my only question was and STILL is why does she get a pass and a 50 or Beyonce don’t?…you said yourself she gets shown love cause of her talent…don’t they have talent?

You’re a mess

Tulip you are ignorant. From reading other threads you’ve posted you seem to think light is right and dark is a mark.
You need to stop living in a fantasy world.
I down Beyonce because she can’t sing not because I’m jealous of her. Just because you like her doesn’t mean I have to. Just as you’re not obligated to like India, but who the hell are you to make sure racist asinine comments regarding anyone’s name and facial features?
Hopefully one day soon you’ll grow up and hit puberty.
P.S. No need to respond because if I want your opinion I’ll give it to you. Smooches.

Asbury, where the hell do you come with this “light skinned is better” argument?? I never said just cause you are light you are more attractive. Bitch, please. Infact, bitch PLEASE read my message prior to this one….Kelly, Naiomi, Lauryn are NOT light skinned yet I think they are physical/asthetically gorgeous. Stop being an ignorant bastard. Light is right but dark is a mark? WTF??? You haave zeroo clue what I think…what you are saying is what YOU FEEL….Dont make assumptions about what I think…ask, and you shall find.

PS SANGANO:::: THAT WAS AN AMAZING POST TO MISS OPINIONATED…this ho is such a hypocrite.

tulip hit me up airdro81 aim

Somebody needs to step away from the keyboard. Really. Don’t let a few keystrokes rule you. There is nothing out here in cyberspace worth getting upset over, especially on this thread. Lighten up (no pun intended). Seriously.

what does the 6664 onher guitar mean?

India Arie is an OK singer to me. Her music sounds like coffee house music. Nothing stands out. Bland. I do like Ready for Love…but the other little pitty pat songs I could do without. Her looks…. she’s ok. Again nothing stands out in a good or bad way.

@tulip
Wow you called me a bitch. I think I’ll jump off a bridge now. Your vocabulary is so limited to cursing because you’re an uneducated moronic, imbecile. Grew up then speak to me little girl. It’s the internet not Celebrity Death Match.

Looks like the party’s over now.

@Tulip said:

India Arie needs to first change her first name cause she is not representing India in any shape or form. Indian women are far more attractive than her and do not share any of her features. She should be renamed “Africa Arie”.

That was some of the most ignorant, poisonous, idiodic, shit I’ve ever read…disgusting how warped your sense of beauty and culture are.

I thought that you were simple when I read the shit you talking about Celebs w/ their kids…but this takes a whole new low….

“India Arie needs to first change her first name cause she is not representing India in any shape or form. Indian women are far more attractive than her and do not share any of her features. She should be renamed “Africa Arie”.”

OMG that is the most ignorant shit Ive heard.

My mouth is open…I just dont know what to say.

@ SANGONO, I was very impressed by your posts. THanks for truthfully speaking your mine, in an intelligent non degrading form. You said, exactly what needed to be said!!!

WOW, I STARTED READING THE POST AND WENT “WOW, EVERYONE IS BEING RESPECTFUL AND SAYING GREAT THINGS ABOUT INDIA ARIE”, AND THEN…
HONESTLY,PHYSICAL BEAUTY IS NOT THE FIRST THING I THINK OF WHEN I THINK OF INDIA, BUT THAT’S BECAUSE HER BEAUTY GOES BEYOND PHYSICAL STANDARDS. SHE BRINGS TO THE TABLE SOMETHING SPIRITUAL AND RICH, AND MAKES MUSIC THAT TOUCHES PEOPLE SOULS. THAT, MY FRIENDS, IS WHAT MAKES HER A BEAUTIFUL PERSON.I KNOW WE RAG ON PEOPLE ALL THE TIME AT THE CL, BUT SOME PEOPLE ARE MORE THAN THEIR HAIR…

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I agree that black people HOLD DOUBLE STANDARDS…If you look like a slave than youre cool, but if you look like a model then we got to find every little imperfection we can think of. JUST LOOK AT THE OTHER POSTS…On beyounce posts, more women are talking about her looks or clothes instead of how talented she is as a singer….if she wasnt a talented singer, do you think she would sell records?? NO. you guys lack a logical arguement.

India Arie needs to first change her first name cause she is not representing India in any shape or form. Indian women are far more attractive than her and do not share any of her features. She should be renamed “Africa Arie”. Secondly, she may be talented but because she isnt attractive women on this post do not feel THREATENED like they do with beautiful blk women. If India was beautiful like Beyounce or KELLY than you bitches would try to find every little imperfection on them…..But you cant with India cuz her ENTIRE physical form is imperfect all together.

SHe has bad acne and bumpy skin
She has the nose width of a gorilla. (not joking)
She has the nastiest looking hair possible.
She has the ugliest teeth I have eva seen.
SHe has no eyelashes and eyebrows.
SHe has squinty eyes.
SHe basically looks like a younger WHoopi Goldberg
CAN WE SAY ” BUTTAFACE?”

Again, she might have talent but so do Beyounce, Mia, and ALicia Keys…But if you look at the comments under their topic, all you see are women trying to find flaws….
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OH GIVE ME A BREAK! WE LIKE INDIA ARIE BECAUSE SHE MAKES REAL MUSIC. TODAY’S HIPHOP HAS NOTHING BUT USELESS MESSAGES IN THEM; ITS ALL ABOUT PIMPING HOES ECT. SHE TELLS YOUNG GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN THAT THEIR BEAUTIFUL ………AS-THEMSELVES! THAT’S WHY SO MANY PEOPLE LOOK UP TO HER AND HER MUSIC. SHE’S HELPING OUT THE ILL VICTIMS IN KENYA AND OTHER PARTS IN AFRICA. WHAT ARE THESE SO CALLED HIPHOP AND SOME RNB ROLE MODELS DOING BESIDES SPORTING BLING BLING ALONG WITH THEIR COCKINESS? IM NOT SAYING ALL OF THEM ARE BUT THE MAJORITY IS OUT THERE. I WANT TO SEE MORE PEOPLE LIKE HER OUT THERE DOING SOMETHING POSITIVE WITH THEIR LIVES AND GIVING THESE YOUNG IMPRESSIONABLE YOUNG CHILDREN POSITIVE IMAGES. TELL THEM THAT THEY DON’T HAVE TO GAIN POWER AND RESPECT OR SEX, AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO DO RIGHT WITHT THEIR LIVES; THAT THEY KIDS CAN BE SOMEBODY IF THEY REALLY WORK HARD AT IT, I MEAN R-E-A-L-L-Y GIVE THE EFFORT. I DON’T SEE TOO MUCH OF THAT AROUND, AND FRANKLY ITS REALLY SAD. THAT’S WHY I LIKE INDIA ARIE. NOT BECAUSE OF HER SKIN COLOR AND HAIR TYPE(SIGH).

P.S. OH AND FOR THE RECORD I MYSELF AND LIGHTSKIN WITH ROOTS I AM VERY PROUD OF!;-)(OH AND THERE IS NOTHING UGLY ABOUT THE GIRL SO YOU REALLY NEED TO STOP BEING CRUEL)

She is beautiful on the inside….but NOT ON THE OUTSIDE>…..AGREED???

Nobody agrees with you, shit for brains.

Nah cant agree with that.

she’s simply beautiful…….enough said!

She is amazing, beautiful and underrated.

That “top” is wrong though. When will people start dressing for their bodies? It doesn’t do her justice at all.

as long as she’s comfortable it doesn’t really matter what other people think now does it? as long as she’s not wear coochie shorts or anything like that then she’s fine. I’m sure it was a hot day that’s why she wore that. Her breasts seem to be tightly secure lol. She’s good; It’s not too over-the-top.

Tulip Tulip Tulip,
Did you seriously say that it is christian to tell the truth about how ugly someone is? Sweetheart there is nothing christian about anything that you said. First of all, if you were truly christian-like you wouldnt be so concerned with a person’s looks, but rather their character. You think God approves of you calling one of his creation’s ugly? Secondly you DO NOT define what is beautiful and what is not, If you dont think someone is attractive, the christian thing to do is to find something nice to say despite that.
Thirdly, she can call herself whatever she wants. There are ppl in India who look more African than you think, and Africa is a huge continent with ppl of
many shades/looks. If you have a passport I would suggest you travel a bit. Fact: Africa is home to the most strikingly beautiful women and men on earth! Thats why so many world famous models from Africa are sought after , not so much India. Yes you are entitled to your opinion, but dont try to convince yourself or anyone else that your insignificant, ugly, brainwashed comments are christianly. You can fool yourself but thats about it. Oh yeah India Arie is one of most intelligent, lovely, and self respecting singers of our times. We should celebrate these women because they are a rare breed.

At Sangano:

I stand by my earlier commenta about not making personal or degrading comments about these celebrities. YOU put your personality out there by your rude comments and that is why I felt the need to comment on your personality. The fact that you can call me a BITCH further proves my point. Everyone has internal issues that make then who they are but I feel good enough about myself that I don’t need to down famous people with the intent to validate myself.

I must admit admit I do take this negativity to heart b/c it is the same negativity that we as black women encounter on the street. The self hate that are projected upon us from out brothers and sisters. All we see is the exterior b/c we have been conditioned to think that the closer to white we are the more beuatiful we are. If you don’t like her that is fine. To name call is another thing all together. You don’t know her. I comment on what I know and from your and Tulips posts I see clearly what you are. If you look back I have never picked apart Beyonce or christina. They are both talented wopmen in there own right and I don’t have a negative comment about either. I truly respect women who have a vision and go about trying to achieve it so your point is not taken…It is redundant as are you. I also never challenged 50. I respect him as well. I do not think he us ugly at all. Misguided maybe but no ugly.

I guess I should apologize b/c it is not your fault You are just a product of your environment and have not yet become enlightened. I forgive you and I will pray that you open your eyes & get a clue.

Dayum! Mess (”Tulip” up in here).
IA is cool with me her body,
skin tone, facial features,
voice and music are perfectly fine.

My question is about her
hair - didn’t she cut it bald
last year? So, those are
fake-locks, right (like Lauryn Hill had)?

Tulip you are too funny!! I know you don’t SERIOUSLY believe what you wrote “I agree that black people HOLD DOUBLE STANDARDS…If you look like a slave than youre cool, but if you look like a model then we got to find every little imperfection we can think of.”

You know on ALL these blogs people DOG the Williams sistas out NON STOP and they are FAR from model material!! LOL! It’s just someoe like India who is famous for being true to her self, NOT making popular bubble gum music that appeals to the masses and not a half naked skank gets much respect that many see her as beautiful even if it’s not the conventional kind of beauty.

Negra I have never met a indian person who looks african. pleaase. THE ONLY THING similar between africans and india indians is that india indians can be dark but check out their hair and eyes and nose….all anglo features , not african.. show me pics of PURE india women looking like india arie.

And no you didnt say that african women are sought after their beauty…do you have any clue how many Miss Universe/Miss World/Miss Earth competitions africans have won?? India has won more beauty pagneants than africans and guess what ? India is a country not an entire damn continent like africa. Bombay is the second model capital of the world and they aint blk: like AIshwarya Rai, Susmita Sen, Dupta or something…etc. I am not trying to degrade blk women cuz many beautiful blk women but the more beautiful are the ones with caucasion features…Alicia keys=caucasion facial features, Vanessa Williams, Tamara, etc have noses,eyes, facial structure that resemble anglo therefore considered more beautiful than India Arie.

In all honestly, the more african your features are , just like India Arie, the uglier you are….wide nostrils, protruding facial structure (the reason why the white ppl originally said blk ppl look like apes), nappy natural hair….

I dont want to hear you embracing African features as more desirable when blk ppl do things that totally negate that…if blk folks are happy with their genes why do a MAJORITY of blk women buy weaves ( usually a indian woman’s hair) ?? DOnt argue that white ppl wear weave too cuz only rich white women wear extensions but a majority of white women leave their hair as it is…and other races of women leave their hair natural like indian women I think yet blk women claim blk beauty is gorgeous yet CANT BE PROUD OF THE NATURAL NAPPYINESS???

Tulip, I like how stick to you addressing only your own opinion, which you are entitled too, btw, but left out any reference to your chritianity, which is what opinionated cut you up on.

You are a world class debater.

I salute you with the middle finger.

Tulip by reading your comments I realize that your only a child. I want you to travel different parts of Africa so you can see how gorgeous these African women really are. The reason why you don’t see Afican women winning pageants is because the majority are raised to have more respect for themselves. You don’t realize that “OUR CULTOUR DOESN’T BLEND WITH OTHER COLTOURS, NOT JUST IN AFRICA BUT ALL OVER THE WORLD.” You really need to get a clue! The majority of black women …….” IN AMERICAN(DIFFERENT FROM AFRICA REMEMBER THIS) buy weaves because they are brain washed to believe that this is what makes them beautiful. That is simply not true honey. Beauty Is Self! God made you who you are for a reason, its up to you to either except that or try and change it. No one should try and be like someone else or the world wouldn’t be as diverse as it is. There are PLENTY of beautiful, gorgeous black women in the world but the media (powered by most whites and sellout black men & women)want you to believe that your ugly if you have darker skin and corse hair. That is just plain naiveness and for the most part stupidity. I call you honey because it’s hard for me to speak to you as a adult after reading you last comment. So many idiotic remarks. Read a book child, learn your roots (if you are African American). You may or may not know some Indians in America, but we have alot more in common then you might think child. In fact you’ll be quit surprised if you actually read up on our two coltours and or races. I suggest you do so because its a given that you don’t know anything about either race.

Cutter, Im a true christian. WHen god sent those 10 commandments, he didnt say, thou shall only make positive comments about ppl, he said , thou shall not lie. Why am I being prosecuted for living by god’s commandment? A true christian will live by god’s word no matter how much society doesnt like it. I spoke the truth and left no stone unturned.

Im a kind individual in person but that doesnt mean I wont be honest…if I meet you in person and you are an ugly looking person, I let you know by saying , ” you shou is ugly on the outside but you seem like a beautiful soul.”…Now thats living by god’s word. Being honest and loving thy neighbor. Lies make ppl smile but the truth might make you cry. THats the way it is. If somebody called me ugly(thou I think I look like ALliyah) , I would let them know that they are uglier….

I know ALL god’s creatures are beautiful even cockroaches and ugly ppl like India Arie.

Im no fool, I think I figured out what the underlying concern is here: christians are upset because India Arie proves to be the missing link between ape and human thus supporting evolution to some extent. Thus ppl want to attack me to distract themselves from the real issue.

p.s.why do pageant when you can do supermodel I always say

Simplylovely, well I did read a lil on both cultures..African and indian and see no similarites…except that their cultures are both rich…but POLAR opposite….You are very mature in responding though…kudos for that..

You made a great remark on the whole “weave” thing…made sense…brainwashed is a good word cuz I think natural African hair is seen as “inferior” and thus many blk women feel a need to look less inferior and hence more attractive. Its sad, to be honest. I think India Arie is one of the few women who stick to her natural blk hair….

I dunno, I think Im just jealous of this girl for having the strength to be completely real and not care what ppl think of her physical appearance. Im gonna be honest, Im talking about her being “ugly” because Im envious of the fact that shes so secure in her skin and here I am trying to improve every feature society has critisized on me…I even tried skin bleach a few months ago to be lighter and contacts…I wish I could be more like INdia Arie in accepting myself, but the media and ppl around me make it hard to do so.

I have had girls critisizing every aspect of me so I do my best to make sure other ppl feel my pain by critisizing them on naive things.For them to be hurt about my comments on their appearance makes me feel better cuz it makes them insecure enough to not judge me..vicious cycle.

It’s sad what the true let’s out isn’t it? There is not need for ANYONE to go and bleach their skin! I really wish I could help you realize that you are of the Lord and that you have his face & body image with you, but It’s really up to you to brush it away and finally be happy with yourself. I really hope one day people will get rid of those ideal, materialistic concerns and grow smart to the fact that no one & no thing is perfect; You can never be perfect in this world. But you are beautiful because God is beautiful and he is you. Peace & Love

[url]http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/africa/africasbook.html[/url]

well I can’t seem to post it but I would like you to go to “http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/africa/africasbook.html” when you find the time. Maybe you can learn a small portion our coltour. But I suggest you try going to the library every now and again and picking up an historian book on Africa, and if you find the time the Native past as well. I think you will learn a bunch. I would love for you to read “The Egption Bood of the Dead.” Also “An Egyptian Hieroglyphic Dictionary” to learn about African names and their purpose (there are many volumes). Or just ask the librarian I’m sure she/he can tell you of some great books with tons of our history. We are no three second race to say the least (in other words we have alot to be proud of and a very large legacy). Please email me at “simplylovely_the1st@yahoo.com” if you have more to discuss with me about.

No need to comment any further.

Tulip is a poorly-raised-blaspheming white bitch who is fucking with us.

It’s been real, but this is where I get off.

I CAN CARE LESS IF THAT PERSON IS WHITE OR BLACK OR ANY OTHER RACE, OR EVEN RACIST. I SUGGESTED THOSE BOOKS TO ANYONE WHO’S INTERESTED IN LEARNING. I WANT THOSE YOUNG AND OLD TO FINALLY GET A FULL UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT IT IS TO BE…..NOT BLACK, BUT AN AFICAN AMERICAN LIVING IN AMERICA; I WANT THESE YOUNG AFRO AMERICAN KIDS TO LEARN OF THEIR ROOTS…..TO LEARN PERIOD! ITS REALLY SAD HOW PREJUDICE PEOPLE CAN BE WITHOUT EVEN GETTING TO KNOW A PERSON. I HAVE ALOT OF HOPE FOR THE NEW GENERATION AND EVEN SOME OF THE OLDER ONES WHO HAVE GOTTEN THE PRIVLEDGE TO STILL BE HERE(RACIST GRANDFATHERS/MOTHERS FOR THOSE WHO DON’T UNDERSTAND ME). I WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW OF THE SACRIFICE AND SUFFERING THOSE BEFORE ME HAD TO ENDURE FOR ME TO FINALLY LIVE AS AN EQUAL. AND I WISH FOR MY CHILDREN TO CONTINUE LIVING AS EQUALS, AND THEIR CHILDREN & SO ON. WE NEED CHANGE PEOPLE, AS MUCH CHANGE AS POSSIBLE. IT ONLY GET’S WORSE WHEN YOU LET THINGS STAY THE WAY IT IS, OR USE HATE INSTEAD OF LOVE. WE HAD TO BE TOLERANT FOR A VERY LONG TIME(TOO LONG), THERE IS NO REASON FOR HATE AND THERE NEVER WAS. PEACE & LOVE GOES TO ALL

India is real and she is the truth. There is nothing ugly about her. I feel that we have been force-fed Eurocentric features for so long we fail to see our own beauty. I love her music, and yes..I do feel she was robbed of those Grammys but who cares? The true fans still love her and will be looking forward to the release of her new material.

I can’t get into her music. Where is Tracy Chapman when you need her, really?

tulip love yourself first and tell everyone else to kiss your behind. God made you and he does not make junk. society can be fickle and its likes and dislikes can change in the blink of an eye. but you be true to yourself and forget the dumb stuff. there is an element of beauty in everyone, regardless of skin color, eye color, or hair texture. we all need to embrace that more sometimes.

@ simplylovely_the1st

I think what I’m hearing from your blog is that, most artist have street smarts and very limited formal education, thus the message is common sense and primal at best. Artist like Marley, Pac, BIG and James Brown sang about the struggle, the game, the track, the strip and the hood! Some of the messages were positive and some were not!

Hip-Hop love songs are usually deduced to graphic displays on someones sexual chocolate and thunder. At least India said, “Brown skin, you know I love your brown skin I can’t tell where yours begins, I can’t tell where mine ends.” Something to think about, something to appreciate. She put us all on the same level.

And about the Grammy’s, let’s face it…India is not mainstream like Alicia! India’s appeal is under a spotlight with just her guitar on small round stage in a members only club with 300 loyal fans willing to pay $1500 each for the chance to hear her sing and talk about life for two hour.

Comparing her to Alicia is like comparing Marvin to Michael or Anita to Mariah…ones mainstream and the other one is in a speciality genre.

@ Julia_Claudine_Deveraux
You said it right proper and to the point!

Big Love!

Has anyone heard “Timeless” Sergio Mendes song featuring India.Arie…It’s an awesome song her vocal talent is astounding.

By the way anyone else notice how fast her hair has grown back…didn’t she just shave it off like last year?

@ Tullip,

I actually can appreciate your last response because it shows how young you are and how much more you need to learn about culture and loving yourself.

Obviously a person who has such self hate issues and who will go as far as bleaching themselves will say such venomous things like “India Arie is the missing link btwn apes and human” (WTF)

I see that you are smart enough to realise that because of your own self hate you feel insecure and bring yourself up by tearing people down, but now that you know that about yourself, it is up to you to make a change for the positive…STOP THE MADNESS!!

I am not religious but if you are supposed to be a christian, you are supposed to say things and do things that glorify God and uplift your fellow brothers and sisters showing them the love of Christ.
But when the love of Christ doesn’t even live in you, you become a poor representation of your faith. Christians are to be followers of Christ and he is love, not hate, negativity, and ignorance.

>>>And no you didnt say that african women are sought after their beauty…do you have any clue how many Miss Universe/Miss World/Miss Earth competitions africans have won?? India has won more beauty pagneants than africans and guess what ? India is a country not an entire damn continent like africa. Bombay is the second model capital of the world and they aint blk: like AIshwarya Rai, Susmita Sen, Dupta or something…etc. I am not trying to degrade blk women cuz many beautiful blk women but the more beautiful are the ones with caucasion features…Alicia keys=caucasion facial features, Vanessa Williams, Tamara, etc have noses,eyes, facial structure that resemble anglo therefore considered more beautiful than India Arie.

Damn Tulip, it is truly surprising that you would be SO PROUD of the brainwashing given you by Western society!!

I mean, are you seriously saying that the most beautiful black people are the ones who look the most like white people? Surely you realize that isn’t true, right? Surely you know that white people have sold you (and your oh-so-revered Indians, ever heard of the caste system?) the idea that their features are beautiful, right? Of course, you know that doesn’t make it true, right? The only reason YOU think Indian women are more beautiful than African women is because they have straight hair, maybe different color eyes, lighter complexions, e.g. features that look white.

Bombay the second model capital? What the hell are you talking about? Do you even know? One would be hard-pressed to find an Indian model on the runways of Milan or Paris or New York. African models abound (because the fashion world deliberately tries to deviate from COMMERCIAL representations of beauty to more ARTISTIC representations).

You need to realize that your ignorant ass opinion is just that, YOUR OPINION. If you think Alicia Keys is more beautiful than India Arie because she looks closer to white, that’s your wholly-swallowed conditioning that you have to contend with.

The more educated and intellectual of us have freed our minds, and we don’t allow white people to tell us what to think about beauty or anything else. Clearly YOU do. Just realize that you (and EVERYONE else out there who “thinks” like you) are a pathetic, weak-minded embarrassment to the black community.

India.Arie is a rare, phenomenal talent with a beautiful voice. The songs she writes are so honest and wise. The song “Strength Courage and Wisdom” from her first CD really motivated me. I still play it whenever I need a little inspiration. I completely admire her, she’s a true artist.

Every time I get on this website it’s the same argument. Black folks are so “worried” about the things that are so unimportant.

I tell you black folks; we are going to always be “Hurricane Katrina victims” aren’t we? Not a dime to our names (as a whole), but standing out there without a pot to piss in. Not even $100 to your name to buy a bus ticket to get your black ass out of town! Looking for the government to save you. Yeah we all pay taxes, but at the end of the day you have to be responsible for your well being.

If we could only focus on what’s important like education and lucrative job etc…Instead of “if I get with this person my children will be light skin with good hair” or “how cute I’m gonna look when I buy my next hoochie momma alfit”….

Tsk, tsk, tsk…Why are we so mean to each other? Instead of spitting all of this “activism” and “intellect” over India.Arie (beauty is in the eye of the beholder, let us not forget) why not get “mad” about the fact that our children are dropping out of school at an alarming rate? Why not show outrage at the fact that it’s 2006 and we still have things like racial profiling? Why not show outrage at a country who wants to make Blacks the PERMANANT underclass?? Come on, people, she’s a human being just like the rest of us..God don’t like ugly and this is just U-G-L-Y!

INDIA IS VERY A TALENTED SINGER/SONGWRITER

ANYBODY THAT DOESNT HAVE “VOYAGE TO INDIA” SHOULD GO GET IT I..E TULIP

DOWNLOAD IT OR SOMETHING GIRL WITH YOUR CHRISTIAN SELF…

LOL @ CUTTER

I agree with big ty.no big deal on her posing. LIke I said b4 we ain’t gonna have these bodies forever,show em off now. Just don’t be a smut about it.

@ frivolous and activist mama:

I hear y’all and agree, but seriously, this IS a celebrity gossip blog. There are blogs that address the other, more serious issues surrounding the black community.

I think some of us (like myself) ARE concerned with those issues, but they are massive. You get burned out trying to grapple with such things, and this is a relatively harmless way to blow off steam.

Besides, as educated as some of us are, we still need occasional reminders of the fact that there is still profound ignorance within the black community (which our friend Tulip was gracious enough to provide) to help us renew our focus.

So, cut us some slack.

Tulip - You are poor representation of Christianity, humankind and womanhood. It’s a shame that you lack the intellectual or spiritual development that would allow you to recognize the true ignorance of your comments and the thinking that produced it.
Sangano you are sad as well.
But again, it just proves how prevalent the slavery mentality is and how despite years of “freedom” many of us are still mentally enslaved. I’ve seen so much hatred on these boards all in the name of entertainment. I’m not religious, but I’m beginning to think it’s entertainment for the Devil. He must be rejoicing at watching all this self-hatred.
For the record, I’ve met India, Beyonce, Alicia, Fantasia and Kelly. They are all beautiful women in their own individual ways. As the old saying goes beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Some of you need to behold yourselves a little more closely and gauge the true ugliness within.

Oh lord who wants to look at this black, ugly, african dyke!!!! lol lol lol

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@ simplylovely_the1st

I think what I’m hearing from your blog is that, most artist have street smarts and very limited formal education, thus the message is common sense and primal at best. Artist like Marley, Pac, BIG and James Brown sang about the struggle, the game, the track, the strip and the hood! Some of the messages were positive and some were not!

Hip-Hop love songs are usually deduced to graphic displays on someones sexual chocolate and thunder. At least India said, “Brown skin, you know I love your brown skin I can’t tell where yours begins, I can’t tell where mine ends.” Something to think about, something to appreciate. She put us all on the same level.

And about the Grammy’s, let’s face it…India is not mainstream like Alicia! India’s appeal is under a spotlight with just her guitar on small round stage in a members only club with 300 loyal fans willing to pay $1500 each for the chance to hear her sing and talk about life for two hour.

Comparing her to Alicia is like comparing Marvin to Michael or Anita to Mariah…ones mainstream and the other one is in a speciality genre.

@ Julia_Claudine_Deveraux
You said it right proper and to the point!

Big Love!
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My messages alone simply state facts that todays hiphop artists don’t really care anymore about putting positive things out there. I’m not saying all hiphop artist are, but I can say the majority. I realize that India Arie isn’t as large as Alicia Keys. That’s not the point; I’m sure she doesn’t really care about the large fame. But I wonder what Alicia is doing for those who are unfortunate. I can not tell you when I last heard a hiphop song that didn’t have woman do things undinified in the lyrics. I’ll say something nice about those types of people when I start to see change. Until that day comes their music disgusts me. Oh and Alicia hasn’t been out that long for you to be making those types of comparisons. I hope I don’t come of as being rude or mean in anyway. This is just the way I feel. I hope to see change for the better with today’s youth, if God forbid their isn’t I can only fear the worse. Peace & Love!

Yeah…

I’mma need her to puton a girdle. Stardom and not wearing your locks anymore…and your soul…yeah…that’s stanky. Tuck it in.

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Yeah…

I’mma need her to puton a girdle. Stardom and not wearing your locks anymore…and your soul…yeah…that’s stanky. Tuck it in.
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^Grammer, A child I assume.

Just heard her I’m not my hair song and it’s hot I really liked it.

India will be playing at The Bowery Ballroom in Manhatten on June 15, tickets are only $30 dollars, got mine already…This will be my third time seeing her. Industry people are raving about her new album, damn, I cant wait.

india is the truth. i am so thankful for her music. she is in the mix with stevie wonder, george benson and donny hathaway. i LOVE her and i hope to meet her one day to tell her how her music has changed my life! she is so positive and beautiful and real.